noun
setting
A position or level selected on a device.
The lowest setting on this fan keeps the room comfortable.
Etymology
The noun comes from setting a control in a chosen position. It names the selected state that determines how the device behaves.
More examples
- Use a low heat setting to dry this sweater.
- This toaster has six browning settings.
- I change the brightness setting on my phone at night.
Forms
setting · settings
set verb — Adjust a device to a chosen level.